The importance of visual aesthetics to architects is demonstrated by
the popularity of the FWS 60 CV concealed vent façade from Schueco UK.
The unique feature of this state-of-the-art aluminium system for
floor-to-ceiling ribbon windows is that from the outside it is impossible to
see which vents open and which vents are fixed.
This innovative design first, which also has the benefit of
maximising light transmission through the façade, is achieved by merging the
vent with the load-bearing structure.
Even from inside, the only indications of an opening unit are a flat
slimline shadow gap and the presence of the window handle. Moreover, to ensure safety in use, an almost invisible all-glass
Juliet balcony can be integrated into the areas which have opening vents.
The system has been designed with face-widths that are elegant and
narrow and yet its inbuilt engineering excellence means that it delivers
impressive Ucw values as low as 0.85
W/m2K (with a glazing U value of 0.7
W/m2K) as well as an extremely high
level of functionality.
It can also be specified with automatic ventilation control using
mechatronic controls to open and close the vents.
